Ray Reuben

As Director, I:

• Establish Capital Fundraising Agreements with corporations seeking Series A through C financing.
• Oversee the development of pitch deck materials and financial models, managing the process of financial intermediation.
• Negotiate equity contracts based on comprehensive valuation models, issuing guidance on the appropriate structure of securities for the firm's clientele.
• Manage the fundraising process from registration to final prospectus, including the subscription and utilization of the funds raised.
• Supervise and coordinate responses to queries raised by analysts on the buy side, resolving technical issues emergent in the due diligence process.
• Build new relationships with private equity funds and development financial institutions (DFIs) while expertly handling customer relations.
• Sourced and negotiated a contract for the firm for a $66 million equity raise for a 100-bed cancer research hospital and center.
• Raised $1.5 million in trade finance and EUR 500,000 in post-import guarantees for clients.
• Secured a new contract with an agricultural inputs distributor for the raising of USD 10 million.

• Conducted personalized financial audits on UHNI clients and pension fund investment portfolios on an ad hoc basis, providing optimal asset allocation recommendations based on a comprehensive analysis of their financial objectives, risk profile and general suitability
• Curated global financial market intelligence reports and offered financial education to clientele, helping them understand the consequences of market events on their portfolios.
• Established a rich client pool of individuals, thanks to stellar customer service, who invested millions of dollars in various global mutual funds.
• Built financial management systems for clients, enabling them to track expenses and manage their personal budgets effectively.

In this role, I:

• Conducted in-depth financial modelling & analysis, including sensitivity analyses, Accretion & Dilution Analyses and LBO Credit risk.
• Participated in the audit and update of various models we relied on as a team to drive our decision-making.
• Analyzed variances between actual financial results and budgets/forecasts and assessed the profitability of clients when considering establishing terms of business.
• Helped interpret financial data and trends to provide actionable recommendations for client strategic business decisions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including our client's operations, sales, and marketing teams, to gather relevant data and insights for financial analysis.
• On account of my initiative and leadership skills, I brought in my first deal worth $3 million, leading to my promotion to Director level.

As an Investment Banking Analysts, I:

• Conducted extensive data mining, populating the Public Information Book, extracting valuable insights each time we committed to a newly onboarded client.
• Utilized statistical tools and software to manage data and coordinate trend analysis supporting managerial decisions.
• Prepared and delivered concise and visually appealing financial presentations for internal and client meetings.
• Accompanied Directors to high-level funding request meetings, often tasked with writing the meeting minutes and reports.
• Participated in building robust financial models that were instrumental in supporting the deals we worked on as a team.
• Assisted in ensuring regulatory compliance by meticulously reviewing financial documents and reports.
• Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards, and proofread pitch deck material for grammar errors and departures from prescribed style guidelines.
• Worked with the finders in scheduling client check-ins and providing timely financial updates and reports.
• Addressed client inquiries, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.

• Co-founded and spearheaded a dynamic company dedicated to hosting annual live music festivals.
• Achieved significant growth in attendance through well-coordinated digital advertising campaigns focusing on persuasive content and SEO.
• Personally handled most aspects of productions, including scheduling stakeholder meetings, booking artists, handling box office sales, online ticket sale reconciliations, supervising staff, securing venues, and coordinating communication across various multimedia platforms.
• Managed the contract process, processed technical rider requests, and liaised with artists and their management teams, identifying equipment requirements, backstage setup, catering and hospitality needs, event timetable, and other relevant details.
• Developed comprehensive budgets and timelines for shows based on the identified requirements.
• Organized catering and lodgings, negotiated with outside vendors and contractors, and oversaw the construction of production elements including set, costumes, sound systems, and lighting plots.
• Handled site management aspects such as security, grounds preparation, and decor.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies that secured sponsorship to finance pre-event expenditures and social media special event advertising.
• Enhanced guest experience by setting up elaborate greeting sections where patrons could take photos for keepsake.

• Successfully founded and managed a bakery during campus life and beyond, cumulatively supplying over 20,000 cakes for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events.
• Managed a team of 6 committed staff members, including sugar-craft artisans, bakers, decorators, professional cake sculptors, and painting artists.